I removed the cutless bearing in My Tartan34 direct drive engine yesterday
The shaft coupler came of in excellent condition after pb blaster and vise grips
to 3 bolts. The plan is to reuse coupler and 1" bronze shaft as both are in very good condition.
The shaft log came off readily after removing the 2 clamps
The plan is to replace hose and clamps and reuse stuffing
The shaft with Indigo prop pulled out at the stern there was almost unnoticable
wear at cutlass.
The Cutlass took a couple of hours to persuade out.
Made 2 very careful cuts with fine metal blade on sawzall
Banged with round drift inside set screw holes , pry on halves
of cutless outward until cutless became loose then pushed out with rod from inside
cutless measures ID 1 inch OD 1.5 inch Length 4 Inches
I found a Johnson DUR-870252105 with same dimensions
at Hamilton Marine for $79.99
Need a source to replace the 3 bolts to the reusable shaft coupler what material ?
Also a source for two allen set screws holding Cutless
Plan to replace hose and clamps on Shaft log and reuse
Reinstall of Cutlass:
Was thinking of using CRC Freeze Mist to shrink Cutlass for
installation?
Was thinking of using block of wood and 2lb hammer to drive it in?
Articles suggest using soap to lube tube for insertion Dawn ok?
Also mentions having 1 single grove facing down in cutlass bearing ??
Alternative is 1/2 inch 2 ft plus length threaded rod (poor access) with
large thick washers??
Comments suggestions appreciated
Thanks
Art
The shaft coupler came of in excellent condition after pb blaster and vise grips
to 3 bolts. The plan is to reuse coupler and 1" bronze shaft as both are in very good condition.
The shaft log came off readily after removing the 2 clamps
The plan is to replace hose and clamps and reuse stuffing
The shaft with Indigo prop pulled out at the stern there was almost unnoticable
wear at cutlass.
The Cutlass took a couple of hours to persuade out.
Made 2 very careful cuts with fine metal blade on sawzall
Banged with round drift inside set screw holes , pry on halves
of cutless outward until cutless became loose then pushed out with rod from inside
cutless measures ID 1 inch OD 1.5 inch Length 4 Inches
I found a Johnson DUR-870252105 with same dimensions
at Hamilton Marine for $79.99
Need a source to replace the 3 bolts to the reusable shaft coupler what material ?
Also a source for two allen set screws holding Cutless
Plan to replace hose and clamps on Shaft log and reuse
Reinstall of Cutlass:
Was thinking of using CRC Freeze Mist to shrink Cutlass for
installation?
Was thinking of using block of wood and 2lb hammer to drive it in?
Articles suggest using soap to lube tube for insertion Dawn ok?
Also mentions having 1 single grove facing down in cutlass bearing ??
Alternative is 1/2 inch 2 ft plus length threaded rod (poor access) with
large thick washers??
Comments suggestions appreciated
Thanks
Art
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